The Bay Horse Events

The Totnes Fringe - a festival within a festival.

"Second Storey" Art Launch

Local art group 'Second Storey' launch their annual Bay Horse Art Exhibition; on display throughout the festival

Curiouser Gathering

Wander down to our Archaic village built in the rolling valleys of Devon, learn skills that have been long forgotten, indulge your senses on the local produce or sit around the campfire, enjoying archaic tales with brews of hot natural teas.

Open House and Gardens

Come and learn more about Dartington’s buildings and gardens with these guided tours of the historic Elmhirst Centre – home of the Elmhirst family at Dartington – and world class gardens.

Steve Waterman

A chance to catch this internationally renowned British jazz trumpet player. A feature of the European and British scene for the last 20 years, he joins the Neil Burns Trio for what promises to the best contemporary jazz event of the year!

Cider Press Family Fun Days

Come along to the Dartington Cider Press Centre for some great family fun. Over the weekend we will be hosting a variety of events to keep you and your little ones entertained.

Tai Chi and Qigong Paths To Well Being

Featuring: - an introductory workshop with Matthew Rochford

Tai Chi and Qigong provide a clear and easy to access path to inner health and well being.

In this workshop, leading teacher Matthew Rochford will guide participants through a programme of practical moving meditations designed to bring the benefits of both arts into their lives.

Tai Chi Chuan Paths To Understanding

Featuring: - a workshop for those with some experience. With Matthew Rochford

Tai Chi is an inner martial art with a deep philosophy and meditative method that has been practised for many centuries. In this in-depth workshop the system of the famous Master Cheng Man Ching will be taught. 5 Loosening Exercises, Partner Exercises and the Short Form comprise the main body of
this unique and wonderful system of mind-body connection.

Suitable for those with prior experience of Tai Chi or Qigong.

Matthew has been practising Tai Chi for over 19 years and is the founder of the pioneering organisation Tai Chi Nation.

A Celebration of Traditional Dance

On Sunday 5th September, Dartington Morris Men will once again host a Morris dance event at the Civic Square, Totnes, featuring five local Morris sides. The invited teams are members of the three national Morris organisations, and are based in South Devon and East Cornwall.

Folk & Folklore night

A night of local folklore and tales along with our regular folk session players doing their thing